What is a QEP?

QEP History at USF

Prior to the university's consolidation in the summer of 2020, USF's campuses were separately accredited and each conducted their own QEP.

Today, all campuses work together under a singular QEP – ExCeL – as we focus on Experiential Centered Learning. 

Past QEPs
Name Campus Duration Focus Approach

Incredi-Bull Critical Thinking

 Sarasota-Manatee 2016-21 Enhance pedagogical practices that focus on Critical Thinking; enhance students' Critical Thinking skill Increase student critical thinking ability
Global Citizens Project Tampa 2015-20 Develop students' willingness and ability to engage constructively with diverse people, places, events, challenges, and opportunities The plan resulted in the globalization of general education, capstone course offerings, and degree programs, as well as the creation of a Global Citizen Awards program,  which continues today with year-over-year increases in student engagement.

The Success Equation: A Model for Enhancing Student Learning in Gateway Mathematics and Statistics Courses

 St. Petersburg 2011-16 Increase math knowledge and passing courses by adding tutoring as well as training faculty Provided a structured mathematics curriculum supplemented by innovative computer-assisted drill and practice modules, which provide opportunities for poor performing students to improve performance on examinations until reaching a score that facilitates passing the course; specialized pedagogical training for faculty and mathematics tutors; and specialized support from the USF SP Academic Success Center.

INSPIRE: Infusing and Nurturing the Skills and Practice of Inquiry and Research in Education

 Tampa 2005-15 Overall reinvigoration of general education as Foundations of Knowledge and Learning Redesigned General Education with focus on undergraduate research